2 NYC teachers test positive for COVID-19
Two New York City school teachers tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday and the district says that contact tracing efforts are underway.
Two New York City school teachers tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday and the district says that contact tracing efforts are underway.
NYC school bus service will be ready to go for in-person classes
More than 5,000 special education bus routes and nearly 3,000 general education routes have been finalized, according to the Department of Education.
More than 5,000 special education bus routes and nearly 3,000 general education routes have been finalized, according to the Department of Education.
Bay City ISD reviews tablet settings after complaints of sexual icons on app
Bay City ISD says they are reviewing settings on their tablets after getting complaints about images and words pertaining to sexual content found in an application on the devices.
Bay City ISD says they are reviewing settings on their tablets after getting complaints about images and words pertaining to sexual content found in an application on the devices.
Gov. Cuomo: COVID-19 is already a problem at colleges
Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, Colgate University and SUNY Fredonia have seen outbreaks, the governor said.
Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, Colgate University and SUNY Fredonia have seen outbreaks, the governor said.
Some Long Island schools reopen but with emptier halls
About 80% of the South Huntington School District's 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade opted for a hybrid schedule.
About 80% of the South Huntington School District's 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade opted for a hybrid schedule.
Hartford Public Schools closed due to ransomware attack
Schools in the Hartford Public School system will not open on Tuesday as scheduled due to a cyber attack.
Schools in the Hartford Public School system will not open on Tuesday as scheduled due to a cyber attack.
Wawa thanks teachers, administrators with free coffee through the rest of September
From Tuesday Sept. 8 through Sept. 30, Wawa stores will offer free, any size coffee to all teachers and members of school administration.
From Tuesday Sept. 8 through Sept. 30, Wawa stores will offer free, any size coffee to all teachers and members of school administration.
10 NYC school buildings to undergo ventilation repairs before reopening
Independent engineers were hired to do "building walkthroughs" and assess 1,485 buildings used by the school system. Based on those inspections, the DOE slated 10 buildings for repairs.
Independent engineers were hired to do "building walkthroughs" and assess 1,485 buildings used by the school system. Based on those inspections, the DOE slated 10 buildings for repairs.
College campuses face challenges stopping COVID-19 outbreaks
In New York, SUNY Oneonta is switching to online classes for the rest of the semester after nearly 600 people tested positive for coronavirus. NYU has suspended more than 20 students for not following social distancing rules.
In New York, SUNY Oneonta is switching to online classes for the rest of the semester after nearly 600 people tested positive for coronavirus. NYU has suspended more than 20 students for not following social distancing rules.
12-year-old suspended after teacher spots toy gun during virtual class
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class.
A 12-year-old boy in Colorado reportedly got a five-day suspension for flashing a toy gun across his computer screen during an online art class.
Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Trump threatens to defund schools that teach '1619 Project'
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
President Trump said Sunday that the Department of Education is examining the use of the New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project in schools, and warned that institutions that teach this alternative narrative of American history could lose federal funding.
Amid ‘uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,’ Indiana University calls for closure of Greek housing
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
Building up immunity to COVID-19
The way pediatricians tell it, kids? immune systems are built slowly, year after year. But while this year?s major interruption was great for flattening the COVID-19 curve, there are concerns it could also make kids more vulnerable to the types of viruses they might normally brush off simply because their defenses are low.
The way pediatricians tell it, kids? immune systems are built slowly, year after year. But while this year?s major interruption was great for flattening the COVID-19 curve, there are concerns it could also make kids more vulnerable to the types of viruses they might normally brush off simply because their defenses are low.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
SUNY Oneonta closes campus for rest of semester after coronavirus outbreak
SUNY Oneonta is closing its campus for the remainder of the semester after an outbreak of over 500 coronavirus cases.
SUNY Oneonta is closing its campus for the remainder of the semester after an outbreak of over 500 coronavirus cases.
SUNY Oneonta campus closing down
SUNY Oneonta is closing its campus for the remainder of the semester after an outbreak of over 500 coronavirus cases.
SUNY Oneonta is closing its campus for the remainder of the semester after an outbreak of over 500 coronavirus cases.
Schools on Long Island swell with new students as families flee NYC
There will be a lot of new faces in schools in Long Island this year as some of the families who left the five boroughs in March say they’re enrolling their children in class outside of the city.
There will be a lot of new faces in schools in Long Island this year as some of the families who left the five boroughs in March say they’re enrolling their children in class outside of the city.
Long Island schools seeing increase in enrollment
There will be a lot of new faces in schools in Long Island this year as some of the families who left the five boroughs in March say they?re enrolling their children in class outside of the city. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg explains what districts are doing to accommodate the new arrivals.
There will be a lot of new faces in schools in Long Island this year as some of the families who left the five boroughs in March say they?re enrolling their children in class outside of the city. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg explains what districts are doing to accommodate the new arrivals.
Once-unsafe NYC streets now provide pupils refuge from pandemic
Schools across New York City are looking to show how classes can be moved outside to more safely facilitate in-person learning.
Schools across New York City are looking to show how classes can be moved outside to more safely facilitate in-person learning.